Gayton’s story
8 listed buildings, 1 of them Grade I
Historic England lists them inside Gayton’s built-up area.
23% of its homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
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GaytonNorthamptonshire
536 people call this village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands home.
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Photo: Stephen McKay · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
536
Census 2021 · West Northamptonshire council
Median home
£398K
30 sales in 3 years
Median age
54.8
33% are 65+ · Northamptonshire 17%
Degree level
36%
of residents 16+ · England 34%
Walk, cycle, bus
8%
of commuters · England 27%
Is Gayton a good place to live?
Gayton is below the 1,000 residents fair grades need, but every figure on this page is real. 8% of commuters get to work on foot, by bike or by public transport. Its listed buildings number 8, with 1 at Grade I. Over-65s are 33% of the population.
What makes Gayton stand out
The 3 things Gayton does most differently from other towns.
Walk, cycle or public transport
Getting around
8% leave the car
of commuters walk, cycle or take public transport (England’s towns 27%)
Listed buildings per 10,000 residents
History
1 Grade I, including Gayton Manor House; 6.1 times the typical UK town for its size
Historic England’s list, October 2026.
Residents 65 and over
Who lives here
33% are 65 or over
Against 18% across England’s towns
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Gayton.
Who lives here
An older town: 33% of people in Gayton are 65 or over, more than in both Northamptonshire’s towns and England’s towns
36% of adults hold a degree, above Northamptonshire’s towns (29%) and England’s towns (34%) alike. Under-15s account for 13% of the population. Residents of Gayton have a median age of 54.8. Those aged 15 to 24 account for 7.3% of residents.
54.8median age
GaytonNorthamptonshireEngland
Ages · share of residents
33%
Qualifications · residents 16 and older
No qualifications16%
Apprenticeship7%
A levels or similar17%
Degree level36%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
About an even split. Across England, 51% of residents are women.
| Gayton | Northamptonshire | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13% | 18% | 18% |
| 15–24 | 7.3% | 11% | 12% |
| 25–44 | 17% | 27% | 27% |
| 45–64 | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| 65+ | 33% | 17% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6% | 5.3% |
| A levels or similar | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Degree level | 36% | 29% | 34% |
ONS Census 2021 · Northamptonshire and England: all residents of their built-up areas · OGL
Schools
The schools around Gayton
The town has one school, shown below. Key Stage 2 results at the 6 primary schools within 3 km: nearly three in five pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (three-year average). Its one primary school teaches 57 pupils.
| School | Level | Pupils | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton Church of England Primary SchoolLargest primary schoolPrimary | Primary | 57 | C |
Department for Education · GIAS, Key Stage 2 and GCSE resultsThe Schools page →
Work & commute
Gayton is a driving town: 88% of commuters go by car, above Northamptonshire’s towns and England’s towns
The Census was taken on 21 March 2021, in lockdown, so 37% of workers were mainly at home; shares here are of those who travelled.
37% of workers worked mainly from home, above Northamptonshire’s towns (26%) and England’s towns (31%) alike. In 2026, 1.8% of 16 to 64s were claiming unemployment benefits. About 2% of its commuters stay in Gayton for work. The town counts 0.7 jobs per working resident.
8%walk, cycle or ride
How commuters got to work · March 2021
Driving88%
On foot5%
Bus2%
Train1%
8%
of commuters travel under 5 km · England 45%
37%
worked mainly from home in March 2021
£58K
mean household income, before tax
1.8%
of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits (2026)
ONS Census 2021, method of travel and distance to work · ONS small-area income · DWP claimant count · OGL
Housing
Gayton is a town of owners: 82% of households own their home, above Northamptonshire’s towns and England’s towns
Homes sold for a median £398K, above both Northamptonshire’s towns (£323K) and England’s towns (£308K). Private tenants account for just over one in ten households. In addition, 6% of households rent from a council or housing body.
£398Kmedian sale
Median sale price · Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
Gayton£398K
Typical UK town£277K
| By type | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £575,000 | 17 |
| Semi-detached | £275,000 | 9 |
82%
of households own their home · England 61%
11%
rent privately · England 21%
£1,084
average private rent a month, West Northamptonshire council area
£2,532
council tax, Band D, 2026–27
HM Land Registry Price Paid · ONS private rents · MHCLG / Welsh Government council tax · ONS Census 2021 tenure · OGL
Safety
Violence is recorded less often in Gayton than in Northamptonshire’s towns or across England’s towns: 6.2 per 1,000 residents a year
43% of the crimes fell under violence and sexual offences. Burglary and damage come to 4.4 per 1,000 residents a year. In the 12 months to August 2026, police logged 7 crimes and 1 reports of anti-social behaviour inside Gayton’s built-up area. There were 3.1 anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 residents (not graded), below Northamptonshire’s towns (9.5) and England’s towns (7.8) alike.
6.2violent and sexual offences per 1,000 a year
Reports by type · Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Violence & sexual3
Public order2
Other theft1
Burglary1
Shoplifting0
Damage & arson0
Drugs0
Vehicle crime0
Anti-social1
Not gradedAnti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other theft are shown but left out of the Safety Grade, which counts violence and crimes against homes and vehicles per resident.
6.2
violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
4.4
burglary, vehicle crime and damage per 1,000 a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
3.1
anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 (not graded)
7
crimes recorded in the 12 months to August 2026
data.police.uk street-level crime · points inside the ONS built-up-area boundary · OGL · The police category of violence and sexual offences includes harassment and stalking.
Health
Bad health is more common in Gayton than in Northamptonshire’s towns or across England’s towns: 8.8% of residents
Nearly four fifths of people in Gayton rate their own health good or very good. At the census, a fifth of people here had a disability, higher than both Northamptonshire’s towns (16%) and England’s towns (17%). Seeing a GP means leaving Gayton: the nearest practice is 2.3 miles away.
79%good or very good health
General health, self-reported
Good or very good 79%Fair 12%Bad or very bad 9%
| Census 2021 | Gayton | Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good or very good health | 79% | 83% | 82% |
| Bad or very bad health | 8.8% | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Disabled (Equality Act) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
81.9
life expectancy at birth, men (2019–23)
83.2
life expectancy at birth, women
ONS Census 2021, general health and disability · OHID Fingertips, life expectancy 2019–23 · OGL · Young towns look healthier on these answers, which aren’t adjusted for age; the Health Grade uses measures that are, such as life expectancy and early deaths.
History
Gayton is rich in listed buildings: 149 per 10,000 residents, more than in both Northamptonshire’s towns and England’s towns
The heritage lists give each building’s grade but not its age, so we don’t say which is oldest.
Of Gayton’s land, 21% lies in conservation areas, higher than both Northamptonshire’s towns (6%) and England’s towns (7%). Its listed buildings include Gayton Manor House, Grade I. Nearly a quarter of homes date from before 1919.
8listed buildings
Listed buildings by grade · Historic England
Grade I1
Grade II*1
Grade II6
Among them · Grade I
- Gayton Manor House Grade I
0
scheduled monuments
0
registered parks and gardens
23%
of homes built before 1919 · typical UK town 15%
149
listed buildings per 10,000 residents · typical UK town 24
Historic England list, October 2026 · Valuation Office Agency, homes by build period · OGL
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Gayton
13pages on Gayton
The big questions
Safety6.2 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026Cost of livingMedian home £398K · rent £1,084 a monthHousing12 sold in 12 months · busiest street Bugbrooke RoadSchools1 state schoolHealthLife expectancy 81.9 (men), 83.2 (women)Work & commute58% of working residents work in the townFlood & hazards0% of homes at high or medium flood risk
Famous people from Gayton
3 notable people were born in Gayton.
C
Clough Williams-EllisEnglish-born Welsh architect (1883-1978)A
Arthur Gray ButlerEnglish author and the first headmaster of Haileybury · 1831–1909Photo credits
Montagu Butler: William Barnes Wollen / After Hubert von Herkomer, Public domain
Gayton’s neighbours
The nearest built-up areas, from ONS’s 2022 boundaries. See them on the map →
BlisworthCollingtree and Milton MalsorPattishall and AstcoteBugbrookeKislingburyGreens NortonNether HeyfordGayton
How the neighbours grade
| Town | People | Miles | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton | 536 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blisworth | 1,603 | 1.8 | — | C+ | B+ | B |
| Collingtree and Milton Malsor | 1,514 | 2.2 | — | C | C− | A− |
| Pattishall and Astcote | 1,081 | 2.2 | — | B | A− | A |
| Bugbrooke | 3,040 | 2.2 | B+ | B− | A− | B |
| Kislingbury | 1,323 | 3 | — | C | B | B |
| Greens Norton | 1,525 | 3.7 | — | C− | A | A |
| Nether Heyford | 1,504 | 3.7 | — | C | A | B |
Blisworth, Collingtree and Milton Malsor, Pattishall and Astcote, Kislingbury, Greens Norton and Nether Heyford have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. People: Census 2021. Miles: centre to centre.
Questions about Gayton
How many listed buildings are there in Gayton?
That is 6.1 times the typical UK town for its size. Its Grade I building is Gayton Manor House.
Is Gayton expensive to live in?
By type: semi-detached houses £275,000 and detached houses £575,000. Private rents in the West Northamptonshire council area averaged £1,084 a month in August 2026.
About Gayton
Village in Northamptonshire, England
Gayton is a built-up area of 536 people, in the West Northamptonshire council area. TownRatings uses ONS’s 2022 built-up areas as towns: the physical town, as people mean the word, rather than a council district, so its figures cover the town itself.
Built from ONS geography and Census 2021
- Population
- 536 (Census 2021)
- Council
- West Northamptonshire
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
- ONS code
- E63003508
Sources: ONS Census 2021, output areas summed to the ONS 2022 built-up area · HM Land Registry Price Paid (standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026) · ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026, by council) · MHCLG and Welsh Government council tax, Band D 2026–27 (with parish precepts in England) · data.police.uk street-level crime, 36 months to August 2026, points inside the built-up-area boundary · ONS small-area life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, 2019 to 2023 (England and Wales), OHID Fingertips small-area indicators (England) and Census 2021 health, adjusted for age · ONS small-area income estimates (financial year ending 2023) · DWP claimant count via Nomis (January to August 2026) · Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties by build period (31 March 2025) · TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranked against UK towns only. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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